Tata Motors has expanded its popular Nexon lineup by introducing a CNG variant, with prices starting at ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Nexon CNG is an attractive choice for eco-conscious buyers. It joins Tata’s existing CNG models: Tiago, Punch, Tigor, and Altroz. All of these offer the brand’s innovative twin-cylinder CNG technology.
NEXON CNG: POWERTRAIN AND PERFORMANCE
Under the hood, the Tata Nexon CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This feature makes it India’s first turbo-petrol CNG vehicle. The engine produces 99 bhp and 170 Nm of peak torque while running on CNG, and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Tata has equipped the Nexon CNG with direct CNG start technology. Thus offering drivers the convenience of starting the vehicle directly on CNG mode.
STANDOUT FEATURES: A TECH-PACKED RIDE
Much of the design of Nexon CNG is retained from its petrol and diesel counterparts, though it also introduces some segment-first features. The most notable is the panoramic sunroof, which elevates the overall premium experience. Additionally, it comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, complemented by a matching digital instrument cluster.
The comfort features include ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, an 8-speaker sound system, an air purifier, and wireless charging. Capped with sequential LED DRLs plus a welcome and goodbye animation, this makes it a stylish car. And for those wanting nothing but safety for themselves and the rest of passengers, there’s a 360-degree camera, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), hill hold control, front parking sensors, and six airbags for complete peace of mind.
PRACTICALITY AND BOOT SPACE
Thanks to Tata’s twin-cylinder CNG technology, the Nexon CNG does offer a boot capacity of 321 litres. This technology splits the CNG tank into two smaller cylinders. The split in cylinders enable more usable cargo space rather than one large cylinder, ensuring practicality is not compromised.
VARIANT-WISE PRICING
The Tata Nexon CNG offers eight variants. This provides customers with extended choices on their budget and feature preferences. Here’s a breakdown of the variant-wise pricing (ex-showroom):
- Smart (O): ₹8.99 lakh
- Smart+: ₹9.69 lakh
- Smart+ S: ₹9.99 lakh
- Pure: ₹10.69 lakh
- Pure S: ₹10.99 lakh
- Creative: ₹11.69 lakh
- Creative+: ₹12.19 lakh
- Fearless+ PS: ₹14.59 lakh
SUMMARY
It is yet another feather in the cap of Tata Motors, being the first CNG turbo-petrol vehicle to reach the Indian roads. The prices start from ₹8.99 lakh, with premium features galore, including a panoramic sunroof and a 10.25-inch touchscreen, advanced safety features. These features make this a really exciting buy from the angle of any buyer looking for something as punchy as this while being as practical as can be, and of course, sustainable.
